Comparing the Kia Syros and the Mercedes-Benz GLA side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Syros is available at ₹841,900, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA's 1332 cc / 1950 cc, producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros versus 15.64 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1332 cc / 1950 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD / 4MATIC AWD (220d) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | 1.3L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 51 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6MT/ 7DCT | 7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl | 15.64 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (7G-DCT / 8G-DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 435 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 1590 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 4410 mm / 1834 mm / 1611 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2729 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons | — |
| Central Locking | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - Active Distance Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10.25-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Remote Key | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Engine Ignition | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard rear tower ventilation | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights | MB-Tex / Leather (AMG) |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Burmester 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | High-speed inductive smartphone pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates | Yes |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated matte black functional styling bars | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | standard rear anchor points | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl | Polar WhiteMountain GreyCosmos BlackIridium Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
